How to Activate/ Deactivate a PS3

Overview

Your console needs to be activated with your Sony Entertainment Network Account when downloading games, movies, add-ons, etc from the Playstation Store. You can download the same content on other PS3 systems with a limited number of times, depending on the content.

For purchased/downloaded content before November 17, 2011

Game Content: Up to 5 PS3 and/or PSP systems

Video Content: 1 PS3 and up to 3 PSP Systems

For purchased/downloaded content on November 18, 2011 onwards

Game Content: 2 PS3 and / or PSP systems

Video Content 1 PS3 and up to 3 PSP Systems

If you exceed the number of activated systems, you need to deactivate a system before you can download content on a new system. You need to have the system with you in order to activate or deactivate it.